1 - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge both spent time sailing as children and have carried this passion into their adult lives so it's no surprise that the couple should take a keen interest in the America's Cup and the British home team Land Rover BAR. As well as attending both America's Cup World Series events in Portsmouth - most recently in July 2016 (pictured) - the Duchess is also a patron of the 1851 Trust. The Trust is the official charity of Land Rover BAR and aims to educate and broaden children's horizons through sailing. Of course, this is not the first time the couple have been spotted at sea. In 2014 the Duchess showed off her sailing prowess as she took to them helm of an America’s Cup yacht during an official tour of New Zealand. Aided by Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker, she sailed to victory over Prince William, whose crew led by Grant Dalton couldn’t beat the Duchess of Cambridge over the line in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge both spent time sailing as children and have carried this passion into their adult lives so it's no surprise that the couple should take a keen interest in the America's Cup and the British home team Land Rover BAR. As well as attending both America's Cup World Series events in Portsmouth - most recently in July 2016 (pictured) - the Duchess is also a patron of the 1851 Trust. The Trust is the official charity of Land Rover BAR and aims to educate and broaden children's horizons through sailing.

Of course, this is not the first time the couple have been spotted at sea. In 2014 the Duchess showed off her sailing prowess as she took to them helm of an America’s Cup yacht during an official tour of New Zealand. Aided by Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker, she sailed to victory over Prince William, whose crew led by Grant Dalton couldn’t beat the Duchess of Cambridge over the line in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland.

Lady Kitty Spencer - eldest daughter of Earl Spencer and niece of the late Princess Diana - is a rare member of a British noble family happy to share her life on social media. This, of course, means a glimpse inside her superyacht vacations including a recent luxury yacht cruise around the some of the best Greek islands (above) with her boyfriend property tycoon Niccolo Barattieri di San Pietro.

Lady Kitty Spencer - eldest daughter of Earl Spencer and niece of the late Princess Diana - is a rare member of a British noble family happy to share her life on social media. This, of course, means a glimpse inside her superyacht vacations including a recent luxury yacht cruise around the some of the best Greek islands (above) with her boyfriend property tycoon Niccolo Barattieri di San Pietro.

At just 19 years old, Princes Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark has found a taste for the yachting lifestyle at an early age and frequently enjoys luxury yacht cruises around the Mediterranean. However, unlike most royals, Maria-Olympia isn't afraid of social media and - just like many celebrities spotted on superyachts - frequently posts envy-inducing images from her trips on Instagram.

Now entering her seventh decade as queen, British ruler Queen Elizabeth II has shown herself throughout her reign to be an avid lover of yachts and sailing, a passion she has passed down to her children and grandchildren. A large majority of the Queen's holiday have been aboard yachts, particularly HMY Britannia, the 126 metre hospital ship that served as the royal yacht between 1954 and 1997. The Queen and Prince Edward are pictured here waving to crowds as they leave from Portsmouth for a holiday aboard HMY Britannia in 1992. Since being decommissioned HMY Britannia has become the UK's No.1 tourist destination, while it is said the Queen now prefers to charter the smaller but just as impressive 78 metre Leander G.

Now entering her seventh decade as queen, British ruler Queen Elizabeth II has shown herself throughout her reign to be an avid lover of yachts and sailing, a passion she has passed down to her children and grandchildren. A large majority of the Queen's holiday have been aboard yachts, particularly HMY Britannia, the 126 metre hospital ship that served as the royal yacht between 1954 and 1997. The Queen and Prince Edward are pictured here waving to crowds as they leave from Portsmouth for a holiday aboard HMY Britannia in 1992. Since being decommissioned HMY Britannia has become the UK's No.1 tourist destination, while it is said the Queen now prefers to charter the smaller but just as impressive 78 metre Leander G.

The Spanish royal family has long been known for its sailing prowess and incumbent monarch, King Felipe VI, is no different. Most recently Felipe joined a team on board sailing yacht Aifos to compete in the 34th Copa del Rey Mapre race in Palma, Mallorca. The race was the first official engagement of the Spanish royal family's annual visit to the island but, despite his clear expertise, Felipe's team was beaten by both Italian contender Azzurra and British yacht Allegre.

The Spanish royal family has long been known for its sailing prowess and incumbent monarch, King Felipe VI, is no different. Most recently Felipe joined a team on board sailing yacht Aifos to compete in the 34th Copa del Rey Mapre race in Palma, Mallorca. The race was the first official engagement of the Spanish royal family's annual visit to the island but, despite his clear expertise, Felipe's team was beaten by both Italian contender Azzurra and British yacht Allegre.

For their 2015 nuptials, Pierre Casiraghi, son of Princess Caroline of Hanover and grandson of Princess Grace of Monaco, and Beatrice Berromeo, daughter of the Count of Arona, celebrated with a lavish fortnight-long celebration. Initially married during a civil ceremony in Monaco, a religious service was held a week later at a castle on Lake Maggiore, Italy. After saying their vows the bride and groom boarded Rosamono - a luxurious and traditional water ferry - to take them to the island of Rocca di Borromeo di Angera for their reception.

For their 2015 nuptials, Pierre Casiraghi, son of Princess Caroline of Hanover and grandson of Princess Grace of Monaco, and Beatrice Berromeo, daughter of the Count of Arona, celebrated with a lavish fortnight-long celebration. Initially married during a civil ceremony in Monaco, a religious service was held a week later at a castle on Lake Maggiore, Italy. After saying their vows the bride and groom boarded Rosamono - a luxurious and traditional water ferry - to take them to the island of Rocca di Borromeo di Angera for their reception.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark and her husband Prince Consort Henrik took a two-week summer cruise around Greenland in 2015 as part of an official state visit to the country. The couple travelled on the royal yacht Dannebrog, an 83.21 metre Danish Royal Dockyard's ship built in 1931. Here Queen Margrethe is seen climbing ashore in the capital Nuuk wearing the colourful traditional costume of Greenland with Dannebrog visible floating in the harbour behind.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark and her husband Prince Consort Henrik took a two-week summer cruise around Greenland in 2015 as part of an official state visit to the country. The couple travelled on the royal yacht Dannebrog, an 83.21 metre Danish Royal Dockyard's ship built in 1931. Here Queen Margrethe is seen climbing ashore in the capital Nuuk wearing the colourful traditional costume of Greenland with Dannebrog visible floating in the harbour behind.

A young Edward VIII is seen serving as midshipman on board HMS Hindustan in 1910, aged 16. Edward became the Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothsay and Prince of Wales in the same year, following the death of his grandfather Edward VII. Prior to this a career in the navy had always been planned, with Edward being schooled at both Osborne Naval College and the Royal Naval College before taking up practical duties aboard battleship Hindustan.

A young Edward VIII is seen serving as midshipman on board HMS Hindustan in 1910, aged 16. Edward became the Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothsay and Prince of Wales in the same year, following the death of his grandfather Edward VII. Prior to this a career in the navy had always been planned, with Edward being schooled at both Osborne Naval College and the Royal Naval College before taking up practical duties aboard battleship Hindustan.

American actress Grace Kelly perfectly blends her roles as Hollywood royalty and real-life royalty as she poses on an upturned boat in Cannes in 1955. A year later she would marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco, a partnership that would open the gateway to many more seafaring adventures, including an 8-day voyage on the SS Constitution from New York to the French Riviera with her family, dogs, bridesmaids and 80 pieces of luggage to attend her wedding ceremony.

American actress Grace Kelly perfectly blends her roles as Hollywood royalty and real-life royalty as she poses on an upturned boat in Cannes in 1955. A year later she would marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco, a partnership that would open the gateway to many more seafaring adventures, including an 8-day voyage on the SS Constitution from New York to the French Riviera with her family, dogs, bridesmaids and 80 pieces of luggage to attend her wedding ceremony.

For obvious reasons, Monaco’s royal family has always had a strong connection to the yachting industry but no one represented its glamour quite like Rainier III and Princess Grace. Seen here aboard a yacht in 1963, the couple worked hard to revive Monaco’s glamorous image, aided by Grace’s own star-power and a bevy of superyacht-owning Hollywood friends who frequently chose to dock in the country.

For obvious reasons, Monaco’s royal family has always had a strong connection to the yachting industry but no one represented its glamour quite like Rainier III and Princess Grace. Seen here aboard a yacht in 1963, the couple worked hard to revive Monaco’s glamorous image, aided by Grace’s own star-power and a bevy of superyacht-owning Hollywood friends who frequently chose to dock in the country.

11 - The British, Spanish and Greek royal families The British, Spanish and Greek royal families

Who better to invite aboard your royal yacht than other royals? When King Juan Carlos of Spain invited the fellow young British and Greek royal families aboard his yacht Fortuna (now re-named Foners) in 1990 it was a photo op not to be missed. From left to right: Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, King Constantine II of Greece, Princess Theodora of Greece, Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Charles, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Prince William, Prince Harry, Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Cristina of Spain and Princess Elena of Spain.

Who better to invite aboard your royal yacht than other royals? When King Juan Carlos of Spain invited the fellow young British and Greek royal families aboard his yacht Fortuna (now re-named Foners) in 1990 it was a photo op not to be missed. From left to right: Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, King Constantine II of Greece, Princess Theodora of Greece, Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Charles, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Prince William, Prince Harry, Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Cristina of Spain and Princess Elena of Spain.

Princess Diana’s love of sailing, discovered while married to British heir Prince Charles, continued long after their marriage ended. Shortly after beginning her relationship with Dodi Fayed his father, Muhammed Al-Fayed, invited her to join the family in the south of France and bought the 60 metre Jonikal superyacht on which to entertain Diana and her sons, Princes William and Harry. This image shows Diana in St. Tropez in July 1997, one of the last sailing trips she would take before her tragic death just a month later.

Princess Diana’s love of sailing, discovered while married to British heir Prince Charles, continued long after their marriage ended. Shortly after beginning her relationship with Dodi Fayed his father, Muhammed Al-Fayed, invited her to join the family in the south of France and bought the 60 metre Jonikal superyacht on which to entertain Diana and her sons, Princes William and Harry. This image shows Diana in St. Tropez in July 1997, one of the last sailing trips she would take before her tragic death just a month later.

Alexandra of Denmark, daughter of Danish King Christian XI, sister of Greek King George I and wife of British King Edward VII, is pictured with her daughter Victoria and their pet dogs on board a naval vessel. Alexandra was a keen amateur photographer, this image was taken by her and published for charity by the Daily Telegraph in 1908 as part of Queen Alexandra’s Christmas Gift Book.

Alexandra of Denmark, daughter of Danish King Christian XI, sister of Greek King George I and wife of British King Edward VII, is pictured with her daughter Victoria and their pet dogs on board a naval vessel. Alexandra was a keen amateur photographer, this image was taken by her and published for charity by the Daily Telegraph in 1908 as part of Queen Alexandra’s Christmas Gift Book.

Suitably for a country famous for its fjords, King Harald of Norway and his wife Queen Sonja often travel on their royal yacht Norge when making official state visits. Here King Harald is seen waving to the crowds and press awaiting him during a visit to Norwegian municipalities in Nordland. With islands in these municipalities numbering in their thousands, the yacht was probably a wise choice.

Suitably for a country famous for its fjords, King Harald of Norway and his wife Queen Sonja often travel on their royal yacht Norge when making official state visits. Here King Harald is seen waving to the crowds and press awaiting him during a visit to Norwegian municipalities in Nordland. With islands in these municipalities numbering in their thousands, the yacht was probably a wise choice.

When your royal yacht is as impressive as the 78.43 metre Dannebrog belonging to Prince Frederick and Princess Mary of Denmark it makes sense to make it your official overseas residence. Seen here with their 7-month-old twins Vincent and Josephine during a visit to Hanstholme in 2011, the family also stayed aboard the yacht when visiting London during the 2012 Olympics where they hosted a glittering party for Denmark’s athletes.

When your royal yacht is as impressive as the 78.43 metre Dannebrog belonging to Prince Frederick and Princess Mary of Denmark it makes sense to make it your official overseas residence. Seen here with their 7-month-old twins Vincent and Josephine during a visit to Hanstholme in 2011, the family also stayed aboard the yacht when visiting London during the 2012 Olympics where they hosted a glittering party for Denmark’s athletes.

From battleships to superyachts, Britain’s monarch has visited many seafaring vessels during her six-decade long reign. It was only fitting, then, that a sumptuous royal barge should feature prominently in Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. While she travelled on the impressive 64 metre Spirit of Chartwell, it was the newly commissioned 29m Gloriana that stole the show. The rowing barge was launched in April 2012 and led a fleet of over 1000 boats during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June before carrying the Olympic Flame during the London 2012 games in July.

From battleships to superyachts, Britain’s monarch has visited many seafaring vessels during her six-decade long reign. It was only fitting, then, that a sumptuous royal barge should feature prominently in Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. While she travelled on the impressive 64 metre Spirit of Chartwell, it was the newly commissioned 29m Gloriana that stole the show. The rowing barge was launched in April 2012 and led a fleet of over 1000 boats during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June before carrying the Olympic Flame during the London 2012 games in July.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Picture courtesy of Land Rover BAR

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge both spent time sailing as children and have carried this passion into their adult lives so it's no surprise that the couple should take a keen interest in the America's Cup and the British home team Land Rover BAR. As well as attending both America's Cup World Series events in Portsmouth - most recently in July 2016 (pictured) - the Duchess is also a patron of the 1851 Trust. The Trust is the official charity of Land Rover BAR and aims to educate and broaden children's horizons through sailing.

Of course, this is not the first time the couple have been spotted at sea. In 2014 the Duchess showed off her sailing prowess as she took to them helm of an America’s Cup yacht during an official tour of New Zealand. Aided by Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker, she sailed to victory over Prince William, whose crew led by Grant Dalton couldn’t beat the Duchess of Cambridge over the line in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland.